Plate Development

PDV_NO_ROLLAXIS

When given, the calculation of the roll axes will be suppressed.

PDV_STRIP = <direction>

This parameter may be used for plates, where the normal development fails. Direction x means for instance that x sections will be used for the strips. (Strips are sections used in the development process.)

The possible directions are x, y or z.

If not set the system will choose the strip direction (auto).

PDV_METHOD=<value>

The method to use when forming the plate. Possible values are Expansion, Contraction or No Deformation.

PDV_RAW_PLATE_MARGIN=<dist>

The least rectangle circumscribing the developed plate will be enlarged with this margin

along edges

PDV_NUM_STRIPS= <count>

Number of strips used in the development process. In case the default parameter is missing, the system will select the number of strips depending on the curvature of the plate.

PDV_SPLINE_TOL= <dist>

Used by the spline function when creating the plate edges.